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Other Literary Terms
Literary Terms 14-25
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| To Infer | To make an educated guess based on information given in a text Inference: the educated guess |
| Simile | Compares two unlike things using the words “like” or “as” Example: She had eyes like chocolate |
| Metaphor | Compares two unlike things without using the words “like” or “as” Example: She had chocolate eyes |
| Personification | When human qualities are given to an object that is not alive Example: The sun smiled upon the hikers |
| Onomatopoeia | When a word sounds like what it means Example: “buzz,” “snap,” “thunder” |
| Imagery | Language that appeals to the senses (sight, taste, smell, sound, touch) |
| Foreshadowing | When a writer gives clues and hints about events that will happen later in the story |
| Mood | The overall emotion of a work of literature (sad, scary, hopeful, exciting, etc.) |
| Tone | The attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character |
| Irony | A contrast between what is expected and reality |
| Allusion | A reference to a statement, person, event, place, etc., from another work of literature or history |
| Characterization | The process of revealing the personality of the character Indirect characterization— the reader must make inferences to understand the character’s personality Direct characterization—the writer clearly describes the character |
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